A lot of people have asked me that question. So all the medical tests have been paid by my brother's insurance. I had to visit Chicago to meet with the transplant team. The insurance did not cover those expenses. The donor screening requires a number of tests (most of them can be done in Quest Diagnostics). Typically, the transplant team provides a pre-paid work order that you take to Quest for the tests. Invariably, Quest will ask for your insurance without looking at the work order. You just have to patient with them, and explain to them. So far it has worked out. There are a few hitches.
I did receive a bill for a test. I had to point them in the direction of the transplant team.
There is one gray area. If the transplant team requires you to be treated for some condition, then who pays for the treatment is not clear. For example, in my case I tested positive for latent TB. My doctor says that I don't need to be treated for it unless I am becoming a donor. However, the transplant team is indicating that my insurance should be billed for it.
When I went for the onsite screening, the centre did offer me some information about agency that can provide financial assistance. I am not sure what/how much they provide since I was not looking for any but such seem to be available.
I did receive a bill for a test. I had to point them in the direction of the transplant team.
There is one gray area. If the transplant team requires you to be treated for some condition, then who pays for the treatment is not clear. For example, in my case I tested positive for latent TB. My doctor says that I don't need to be treated for it unless I am becoming a donor. However, the transplant team is indicating that my insurance should be billed for it.
When I went for the onsite screening, the centre did offer me some information about agency that can provide financial assistance. I am not sure what/how much they provide since I was not looking for any but such seem to be available.
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